Area diners were surprised to learn recently that the popular Zenbu sushi eatery, at 7660 Fay Ave., had closed, without explanation, after 14 years. The edge has been taken off with the announcement that Sugar & Scribe Bakery, which opened in Pacific Beach in 2010, is starting another full-fledged restaurant and bakery in the La Jolla space.

The restaurant is slated to serve Irish, Scottish and British scones, tarts, breads, pies and more and be open by mid-September.

A cake-dedicated bakery will occupy the upper level, while the main floor will include gourmet take-out and a dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring such items as pancakes, black pudding, Guinness stew and vegetarian shepherd's pie.

Sugar & Scribe looks toward North County and Los Angeles as its next areas of expansion.